Awamori: A guide to Okinawa's tropical drink of choice

Awamori: A guide to Okinawa's tropical drink of choice

Japan's answer to bourbon is also an Okinawan favorite that deserves a wider audience

By Matt Alt

The colorful yet similar-looking labels are the first sign you've found awamori goodness.

Matt Alt runs AltJapan Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based entertainment localization company. He is the co-author of many books about Japan, including Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide, Ninja Attack! True Tales of Assassins, Samurai, and Outlaws, and the upcoming Yurei Attack! The Japanese Ghost Survival Guide.

Matt Alt